Slavery
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New USask human trafficking study asks for sweeping system changesAccording to a new study, women and girls in remote and rural areas are most likely to be victims of human trafficking. Researchers say social systems lead women to vulnerability.CrimeJan 23
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Emancipation Day and its relevance to Canada'There (are) people in this country who fail to recognize that Black people had been here since before Confederation.'CanadaAug 1, 2022
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‘Freedom is a birthright’: Nova Scotia marks Emancipation DayThe federal minister of diversity and inclusion said in the Halifax Emancipation Day ceremony that far too many Canadians don't realize that slavery occurred in Canada.CanadaAug 1, 2022
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Peterborough city councillor, diversity officer to host discussion about Emancipation DayReem Ali, the city's diversity, equity and inclusion officer, and city councillor Kemi Akapo will host the discussion via the city's Instagram page.CanadaJul 27, 2022
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Montreal’s West Island takes a knee in continued fight against racismA group of Montreal West Island residents gathered at a Valois Park in Pointe Claire park Sunday to address a problem they say is still pervasive in that part of the city.CanadaJun 12, 2022
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Canadian MPs back bill requiring companies to crack down on forced labourThe labour minister ensured government backing for the private member's bill that would make firms and government departments scrutinize supply chains.CanadaJun 1, 2022
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Liberals aim to prevent Canadian companies from using slave, child labour: ministerA bill is being prepared that would require Canadian firms and government departments to scrutinize supply chains with the aim of protecting workers.CanadaApr 20, 2022
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Mission, B.C. parents say biracial child was singled out in slavery lessonThe family says their mixed-race child was brought up to the front of the room during a lesson on slavery, and used as an example.EducationFeb 23, 2022
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Kingstonians reflect on Emancipation Day on Aug. 1 — celebrated nationally for the first time everBlack Kingstonians reflect on the new holiday — Emancipation Day — and how it being federally recognized will change the narrative for Black people.CanadaAug 3, 2021
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B.C. proclaims Aug. 1 as Emancipation Day to mark official end of slavery in CanadaWhen the Abolition of Slavery Act came into force in 1834, it freed an estimated 800,000 slaves of African descent across British-controlled territories.CanadaAug 1, 2021
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